growing up, responsibility, trustworthiness
I didn't feel like going to sleep yet, so I decided to write about what's new in my head and beyond.
All of a sudden I'm really into organization and responsibility. This involves keeping a calendar, and keeping a notebook of to-do lists, and tracking all of my expenses. This involves a new level of accountability, so that I can learn to be so reliable that anyone can count on me to complete a task that is needed. I want to be systematic and streamlined and effective, so that my efforts will not be dissipated. A key part of this is learning to set goals and write them down, cultivating high resolve and the ability to carry things to their completion. So I've been doing a lot with my notebook and organizational files. Thus far, doing anything like this has been completely out of character, but I want to change and I believe I'm able to. I'm not going to turn a 180 and develop OCD, but I feel like these steps can help me develop the quality of trustworthiness, which is a "horizon of assurance." I think this world could use some assurance... agree? disagree? And growing up itself, in the true sense of the word, involves a maturation of qualities such as trustworthiness, patience, and other elements of character which are the choice fruits of the tree of the human spirit.
I don't know, I guess I should be at least kind of grown up before I turn 21!
Spiritual goals and the skills of living in the world really go hand in hand. It's not all some separate, abstract mystical dimension. In order to be of service to the world of humanity, we have to learn to integrate all aspects of our lives and our beings. How do I spend my time? How do I contribute or make use of my material wealth? Where do I apply my mind and my intellect? I'm starting to realize more how it's important to think about taking care of my health and my body. It's a gift to be healthy and able-bodied and that's a chance to be able to give more energy to everything I do. One speculation that I'm exploring right now is that saturated fats (i.e. animal products) take away my energy when I eat them. I haven't proven it scientifically, but it might be the case. You know that feeling of "food coma" after a meal? I've noticed that it doesn't seem to happen when I eat vegan meals... I'm not going to make the hardcore leap of veganism at this point (moderation in all things!) but it's something to consider trying out more.
...And a lot of other things, too. Goal-setting is awesome, and not nearly as hokey as I once perceived it to be. Organization isn't just for over-achievers and kids in management. It's something that even * I * can get into. So that's the moral of the story.
On that note, I'm going to be responsible and go to sleep now so that my co-workers can trust me to do by best at work tomorrow :)
Love, Mona
All of a sudden I'm really into organization and responsibility. This involves keeping a calendar, and keeping a notebook of to-do lists, and tracking all of my expenses. This involves a new level of accountability, so that I can learn to be so reliable that anyone can count on me to complete a task that is needed. I want to be systematic and streamlined and effective, so that my efforts will not be dissipated. A key part of this is learning to set goals and write them down, cultivating high resolve and the ability to carry things to their completion. So I've been doing a lot with my notebook and organizational files. Thus far, doing anything like this has been completely out of character, but I want to change and I believe I'm able to. I'm not going to turn a 180 and develop OCD, but I feel like these steps can help me develop the quality of trustworthiness, which is a "horizon of assurance." I think this world could use some assurance... agree? disagree? And growing up itself, in the true sense of the word, involves a maturation of qualities such as trustworthiness, patience, and other elements of character which are the choice fruits of the tree of the human spirit.
I don't know, I guess I should be at least kind of grown up before I turn 21!
Spiritual goals and the skills of living in the world really go hand in hand. It's not all some separate, abstract mystical dimension. In order to be of service to the world of humanity, we have to learn to integrate all aspects of our lives and our beings. How do I spend my time? How do I contribute or make use of my material wealth? Where do I apply my mind and my intellect? I'm starting to realize more how it's important to think about taking care of my health and my body. It's a gift to be healthy and able-bodied and that's a chance to be able to give more energy to everything I do. One speculation that I'm exploring right now is that saturated fats (i.e. animal products) take away my energy when I eat them. I haven't proven it scientifically, but it might be the case. You know that feeling of "food coma" after a meal? I've noticed that it doesn't seem to happen when I eat vegan meals... I'm not going to make the hardcore leap of veganism at this point (moderation in all things!) but it's something to consider trying out more.
...And a lot of other things, too. Goal-setting is awesome, and not nearly as hokey as I once perceived it to be. Organization isn't just for over-achievers and kids in management. It's something that even * I * can get into. So that's the moral of the story.
On that note, I'm going to be responsible and go to sleep now so that my co-workers can trust me to do by best at work tomorrow :)
Love, Mona